Rooney has been
left angered
and confused by recent messages coming out of Old Trafford, most noticeably the suggestion from new manager David Moyes that Robin van Persie is his main striker.

The Scot said last week: "Overall, my thought on Wayne is that if for any reason we had an injury to Robin van Persie we are going to need him."

Rooney has expressed his disappointment with his situation to senior figures at the club and insisted he will not accept a squad role behind the Dutchman.

United have refused to comment on the latest developments, with their players in Sydney on the second leg of their pre-season tour.

But Chelsea released a statement on Wednesday, expressing their disappointment that news of their bid had leaked out.

They also denied that any player was included in the offer, despite sources close to the talks claiming otherwise.

"Chelsea can confirm that yesterday it made a written offer to Manchester United for the transfer of Wayne Rooney," read the statement.

"Although the terms of that offer are confidential, for the avoidance of doubt and contrary to what is apparently being briefed to the press in Sydney, the proposed purchase does not include the transfer or loan of any players from Chelsea to Manchester United."

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Rooney 'problem' may affect England - Mourinho

United insist they will not be bullied into selling Rooney, despite his disgruntlement, and are determined to deal with his future on their terms.

With Manchester City, who look set to sign
Sevilla striker Alvaro Negredo
this week, unwilling to follow up their historic interest, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid showing no interest and Barcelona having signed Brazil forward Neymar, Chelsea have emerged as the likeliest destination for Rooney.

Paris St-Germain have also been linked with the former Everton player, but the French champions have just signed Uruguay striker
Edinson Cavani
from Napoli.

In addition, Rooney is understood to be reluctant to move abroad.

He may now submit a formal transfer request to force the issue, but there is no guarantee that United will grant him a move to a Premier League rival such as Chelsea.

United are comfortable with the situation and in a stronger position than 2010, when
Rooney threatened to leave
only to be persuaded to stay by former manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Why do my comments get downvoted I speak sense Moyes is not good enough for MUFC, if this was Sir Alex Rooney would want to play and would get 50+ goals this season but Moyes doesn't have the players respect and they want out, I think a change of management is needed asap. Wake up you IDIOTS

Any manager who needs to unsettle the opposition to succeed is a disgrace. These "mind games" are pathetic and unsporting. He should be heavily fined for talking about an opposition player in this way. It is far to say that Chavski and Mourinho are a match made in heaven. Both have long been stains on the game of football.

Man you lot are dumb, man utd want Rooney out, passed his best and continually unfit. Get 30 million from Chelsea, who have got a manager who is seriously passed it, and replace the spoilt brat with fabregas and Fallani on 125 g each. Or replace Rooney with bale and find another 20 million. I leave you intelligent footy fans to work out who you would prefer, Rooney or bale?

After Roonies disgracful,disloyal,pathetic and self absorbed comments and now this comment from Jose does anyone think that maybe there is a dual pronged and consolidated agenda from these two men? This just proves once again that prem lge football is as corrupt and unsportsmanlike as ever,they deserve to sink together.

THE ONE needs to shut up,he got his own problems with the likes of Mata and Luiz.With everything that Moyes and the staff has said he would stupid if he did a about turn. The One thinks because Fergie has retired he going to be # 1,dream on the EPL going to be very tough this season.

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